Make this an enlightening space to discover medieval literature.
The Middle Ages is as alive today as it has ever been. We see popular images in movies, literature, media, and even in everyday speech. But what was the time period really like? And why are we so fascinated with it? This course, through a study of a variety of texts and discussions about culture, religion, and history, will explore the rich and sometimes surprising medieval imagination. At the same time, we will examine the accuracies as well as the errors in current perceptions.
Along the way, we’ll look at works ranging from plays to farces to adventures to historical chronicles, creating a vivid image of this complicated, intriguing world. We will analyze films, enjoy recorded interpretations, and debate our individual readings. Hopefully, by the end of the semester, you will feel comfortable articulating your individual interpretations and voicing your agreement or disagreement with other readings in a logical and persuasive way by identifying significant themes, stylistic choices, characters, and passages from texts.
Fall 2014
ENGL 3030
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Make this an enlightening space to discover medieval literature.
The Middle Ages is as alive today as it has ever been. We see popular images in movies, literature, media, and even in everyday speech. But what was the time period really like? And why are we so fascinated with it? This course, through a study of a variety of texts and discussions about culture, religion, and history, will explore the rich and sometimes surprising medieval imagination. At the same time, we will examine the accuracies as well as the errors in current perceptions.
Along the way, we’ll look at works ranging from plays to farces to adventures to historical chronicles, creating a vivid image of this complicated, intriguing world. We will analyze films, enjoy recorded interpretations, and debate our individual readings. Hopefully, by the end of the semester, you will feel comfortable articulating your individual interpretations and voicing your agreement or disagreement with other readings in a logical and persuasive way by identifying significant themes, stylistic choices, characters, and passages from texts.